Spencer Bachus

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  Three Washington Heavyweights to Drive Advisor Agenda in ’13

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  December 19, 2012

  Three key Washington heavyweights will have a crucial role in advisors’ lives next year: Elisse Walter, the new SEC chairman; Rep. Jeb Hensarling, the incoming House Financial Services chairman; and Phyllis Borzi, at the DOL’s EBSA.

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  Hensarling Elected House Financial Services Chairman

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  November 29, 2012

  As expected, Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, was elected Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and will take over the reins in January from Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Ala.

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  To Thwart SRO Bill, Coalition Is Pressing for Senate User Fees Bill

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  November 9, 2012

  Nystrom of NAPFA: the Financial Planning Coalition is 'seeing where our strengths are' in the Senate to ensure a user fees bill gets introduced in 2013.

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  Schwab’s Sonders: Election Gives ‘No Clarity’ on Fiscal Cliff; Townsend on Dodd-Frank

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  November 9, 2012

  If Congress and Obama don’t show they can “play nicely in the same sandbox,” consumer confidence would suffer and there would be a real risk of a modest recession, Schwab’s chief investment strategist says, though she still sees some silver linings post-election.

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  After Obama Victory, How the New Government Is Shaping Up for Advisors: Updated

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  November 7, 2012

  Some notable newcomers—Elizabeth Warren, for one—join Congress, which remains divided between the two parties as fiscal cliff, tax issues come to fore of national agenda. FPA and FSI's leaders and lobbyists weigh in on what's next.

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  The Election and Advisors: FPA’s Dan Barry Reports, and Predicts

  By Dan Barry, FPA  |  October 25, 2012

  Looking at next year’s advocacy agenda for FPA, much depends on the election and who is placed in key positions. A rundown of the big issues for planners, and what different election scenarios mean for those issues.

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  Obama vs. Romney on Regulation: DOL Fiduciary DOA? Yes or No to SRO? Borzi Gets Boot?

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  October 18, 2012

  While the regulatory and legislative landscapes remain sketchy until after the election, industry officials say there are some sure bets advisors can count on.

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  SEC’s Gallagher Challenges Idea of FINRA as Advisor SRO

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  October 8, 2012

  “Should FINRA be seeking to branch out into entirely new fields of responsibility, such as regulating investment advisors?” a commissioner asks.

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  Breach of Fiduciary Duty No. 1 Complaint in FINRA Arbitration Cases

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  September 25, 2012

  Experts including former SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt and Ron Rhoades debated whether brokers should be held to the same fiduciary standard as advisors.

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  How the Election Will Shape Regulatory Policies for Advisors

  By David Tittsworth, IAA  |  September 20, 2012

  The president appoints the people who will make the most important decisions on regulatory policy that affect your profession. First up on our list of potential changes: Treasury.